Vacation

We had such a wonderful time on our vacation that took us to Utah, Idaho, & Wyoming in 17 days! We had a blast visiting our family and friends. We are so blessed to have so many great people who took time out of their busy lives and spent time with us and let us stay at their houses and eat their food. Thank you so much. We love you all! Here are a few memories...


When we visited Idaho it was Kiley's birthday so the adults went to the Firehouse in Logan. It was fun spending time together without any kids. What a bunch of goodlookin' old people! Happy Birthday Kiley!

The little boys enjoying one anothers company; Jaden, Branson, Jacob, Logan, & Brauk. They had such a great time playing together

Best friends; Hailey Palmer and Kenadee Dabb. They like to look like twins so Christy always does their hair the same, it's one of my favorite reasons for visiting...no hair duty!

We enjoyed our niece Breanna's dance party in Idaho. Hailey living it up doing the sprinkler! You go girl!

Kiley, Scott, and Mike busting a move. I don't know if we were embarassed for them or because of them!

Hailey, Brauk, Kenadee and little Kason enjoying the pool. Mike is sure enjoying himself.

We had a great time at Bear Lake with the Jeppsen family. It is always so much fun to camp and enjoy all the fun stuff at the lake. Thanks everyone!

Brauk loved this little floaty thing.

Josh and Jacob loving the tube. Grandma always gives great rides.

Hailey loved the tube so much and the best part about it was sticking her thumb up to tell Grandma to go faster...even when she almost bounced out, her little thumb was still sticking up. Mike had to grab her arm to keep her from flying out. Crazy girl!

The gang waiting on the pod for their turn to water ski. L to R Kiley, Kenadee, Hayden, Conner, Jackson, Kaitlyn, Brinley, and Lucretia.

Conner was able to get up and ski. Way to go!

Kaitlyn also got up and skied. Good job sweetie!

You can't come back to Utah without going to Lagoon. One of the kid's favorite things there is the go carts. Bailey and Conner hittin' the road.

Mason and Brauk had a great time on the space blasters.

Hailey and Kenadee's first time at Lagoon. They both loved it and had so much fun.

We had quite the crew at Lagoon (and that's not all of them)

Julie, Kaitlyn, and Bailey on the Tidal Wave.

This was Jacob's first time on the rocket...what a brave boy. He loved it!

Josh and Breanna trying to be calm as they wait for the catapult to take off. They are so brave!

They are so high....it makes me a little queasy!

They both loved it. It was so fun watching their faces on the camera. You guys are so brave...or crazy?

Our friends the Smith's had a little (65 people) BBQ and Swim at the KOA. It was so great to spend time with our friends that we love so much from WY. Good times and Great people. I especially love the ice cream...Thanks Grandpa Anderson!

Some of the kids enjoying the park...

And some enjoying the pool!

My awesome grandparents. I'm so grateful I was able to spend some time with them. We had a great time at the Griffiths reunion.

My cute dad and stepmom. You did a great job on the reunion and we are so glad we got to see you. Thanks for a fun time!

Lucretia, Dave, kids, and Kiley(a niece). We love you guys and had a blast spending time with you. Thanks for all you did for us.

One for the scrapbook. Me and my family!

Take me out to the ball game!

June was baseball season and five out of the six kids played. They all did a really good job and it was so much fun to watch.


Conner and Josh played on the same team. Conner played mostly in the outfield and had the best attitude on the team. He is always quick to give praise and to be positive. A nice assest to any team. Josh played pitcher and had a great season however, the last couple of games he hurt his elbow and couldn't play. Unfortunately mommy waits until the last game to try to take pics, so no pics of Josh. Sorry!

Jacob played coach pitch and did an amazing job. He hit really well and can throw the ball all the way home from the outfield. He really liked playing and we look forward to many more years of baseball.

Brauk was so fun to watch! This was his first year playing T-ball and he had so much fun, especially at the end of the game when the treats come out.

Kaitlyn enjoyed playing softball and really got into it as the season progressed. She played 1st base and was able to catch more than she missed. She got quite a few girls out on 1st. She also hit well and hit a couple in the park home runs. We were all impressed with how well and quick she picked up the sport. Good job sis!

May and June

I kind of got way behind in posting pics for the last 2 months, so I thought I would just put them on here in no particular order. We had a very crazy month of May and it didn't let up at all in June. We had recitals, graduations, plays, baseball games, visitors, birthdays, not to mention all the temple stuff, scout camp, girls camp, EFY, Inservice meetings and then just the every day riga-ma-roll. Ha ha is that a word. Needless to say its been busy, but we have still managed to have some fun! :) So hang on and enjoy the excitement of our lives! LOL!



Arizona is HOT! 'We're not in Wyoming anymore!' We love the pool it helps to keep us cool and lets us enjoy the out of doors.

We were trying to see how high we could stack it. Three was as high as we could go!

We all wanted to play!

We went to the Gila River to catch some fish and to play in the water. Mike was messing around and knocked down a birds nest from under the bridge and 3 baby birds fell into the river. The kids were so upset that Mike had destroyed the baby birds home that they were calling him a murderer etc. When we got home Hailey went up to Mike and said "Thank you daddy for making those baby birds come down and see me. I love those baby birds." She was pretty happy with her dad when no one else was.

Jacob enjoying a mud bath!

We celebrated Conner's 11th birthday in June. I can't believe you are that old. We love you CT.

Happy 9th Birthday Kaitlyn! You are turning into such a beautiful and amazing young lady! We love you!

In May, Brauk graduated from preschool. He did such a good job this past year learning all his letters, numbers and other stuff. We are so proud of you! I can't believe he'll be off to kindergarten.


Brauk and his teacher Mrs. Norton. She did such a good job and Brauk really enjoyed her class. Thank you Mrs. Norton!

During the beginning of May, Darin and Carly and family came for a visit. We were able to go through the Gila Valley Temple Open House with them. We enjoyed spending time with them and love that they come see us. We were able to enjoy the pool, sunshine, late night bike rides and just hanging out. Thanks Darin, Carly, Mason, and Landon. We love you guys!

The family after Josh, Conner, and Kaitlyn's piano recital. I have still not been able to post Joshua's piece. Trouble in computer land! He played "Waterfall" by John Schmidt memorized. He worked so hard on it for about 4 months. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication, Josh. Good Job

One of the kid's favorite things to do is play on the flooded high school football field that is right behind our house. This is how they water the field. Brauk and Hailey love it!

I thought this was such a cute pic of my two beautiful girls! And you're right I didn't do their hair. Maybe someday....aah probably not! Thanks Aunt Carly!

The 5th graders put on two end of the year plays. Conner was a cow in one and Old King Cole in the other. He did such a great job, very funny! He received many compliments afterward. He also received the 'Best Actor' award at the end of the year awards assembly. He makes his family proud!

Old King Cole!